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Edenstone and LiveWest start work on £30million housing scheme in Exeter

WORK is underway to create 93 new homes in Exeter which will bring more than £1.5 million in vital community investment.

Under a joint venture, Edenstone Group and the largest housing association in the South West, LiveWest , will build 61 private sale properties and 32 affordable homes across circa 10 acres of a 32-acre site off Spruce Close and Celia Crescent, Beacon Heath.

Vision of the future for Exeter

Edenstone Group operations director Chris Edge said: “There’s been a lot going on behind the scenes since we secured reserved matters approval to redevelop...

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Cranbrook celebrates landmark milestone with the opening of Morrisons supermarket

Cranbrook celebrates a landmark event, with its first large supermarket opening in the run up to Christmas and the town centre quickly taking shape.

The supermarket’s arrival is seen as a pivotal moment in the evolution of Cranbrook, which has been steadily developing since the first foundations were laid in 2011.

The new town has grown significantly, now having more than 3,000 homes. This number is expected to grow to around 8,000 homes with an eventual population of more than 20,000 people, making it one of the biggest towns in East Devon.

To date, other key...

Former top cop rows Atlantic for FORCE

A former top Exeter policeman will spend Christmas Day in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean aboard a 38-foot boat.

Jim Nye (pictured above in red) is the ex Assistant Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall and is part of a 10-person crew rowing from Tenerife to Antigua.

They set off on December 1 are due to finish in mid-January nearly 3,000 gruelling miles, facing 20 foot waves and any help at least two days away.

Jim is raising money for FORCE and explains: “FORCE is an amazing local charity providing support to cancer sufferers and their families, including my...

Hospiscare Men's Walk 2025

Join us on Saturday, March 15th, for a scenic seven-mile walk starting and finishing at Exeter’s Double Locks.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy a fun and rewarding experience, complete with a well-earned pint, a hot pasty, and the chance to watch the Wales vs. England Six Nations game on the big screen when you return!

Over the years, Men’s Walk has raised an amazing £935,000 to support Hospiscare. This year, we’re aiming to break the £1 million milestone, helping to provide expert care for local people facing terminal illness and their families.

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Inspirational Deaf Academy student to be honoured on national hero TV show

The resilience and bravery of one of the Deaf Academy’s inspirational students will be celebrated on national television this month.

Hafwen Clarke, 20, has been recognised by the Welsh TV channel S4C’s show ‘Dathlu Dewrder’, a programme which celebrates courageous individuals from Wales.

The Academy in Exmouth recently welcomed a film crew from S4C who interviewed Hafwen to discover more about her achievements and to present her with her ‘Celebrating Courage’ award. Her interview will feature on S4C on December 27th at 8pm.

Lily Beau one of Dathlu Dewrder presenters...

Congratulations to the University of Exeter’s winter graduates

Hundreds of students have been honoured for their years of hard work at winter graduation ceremonies at the University of Exeter.

More than 2,600 students, from 89 countries, graduated from 250 different prestigious courses. They were joined by 6,000 guests, there to wish them well.

Most of those graduating had studied MA and MSc and postgraduate diploma courses in a wide range of subjects. They have trained to be teachers, radiographers and healthcare workers.

Professor Lisa Roberts, University of Exeter Vice Chancellor and President, said: “We are delighted to...

Exmouth’s newest retirement community officially opens its doors

Local retirees and their families have been celebrating the opening of Exmouth’s newest retirement community - McCarthy Stone’s Retirement Living Plus development, The Curlews on Merchant Avenue.

DevonAir’s Breakfast Show DJ, Ben Clark was invited to cut the ribbon at the Sparkling Opening event – which also welcomed The Curlews first group of homeowners – marking the beginning of a thriving new community.

Ben commented: “It’s been a real honour to officially open The Curlews and meet the new homeowners. It’s a fantastic development for Exmouth’s retirement community and...

Local community network secures £1m to address ‘the issues that matter most’ to Isles of Scilly communities

The Isles of Scilly Community Research Network has secured £1m to research the topics that matter most to Iocal communities.

The money has been awarded through phase two (the implementation phase) of the Community Research Networks programme, which has been funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and will be delivered by The Young Foundation, a non-profit organisation that specialises in community research and social innovation.

In phase one of the programme (the expression of interest phase), the group received £25k. It used the money to engage a diverse cross-section...

New Leader for Citizens Advice Exeter

Staff, volunteers and trustees of Citizens Advice Exeter gathered to pay tribute to retiring chair Dennis Mardon, who has stepped down after leading the charity for the past 20 years.

Taking over the voluntary role of chair of trustees is Richard Willmott, who brings a wide range of public and private sector experience. Dennis will remain involved with the charity in the honorary role of president.

It comes as Citizens Advice Exeter continues to appeal for help to secure the future of its free, impartial advice services, which helps residents with a wide variety of issues,...

Exeter Church gives hampers to people in real need during Cost of Living Crisis

An Exeter which gives out Christmas Hampers to people in the area who are struggling, says it has been encountering people in real desperate situations due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Rediscover Church, located at Haven Banks, Exeter (the former Range Store), has been distributing hampers for the past eight years to individuals, couples, and families facing financial hardship, unemployment, or difficult circumstances such as bereavement.

Even before the Christmas rush, the church say they were already approached by local charities and schools seeking help for...

Police step up efforts to tackle shoplifting in Exeter in the run up to Christmas

Police in Exeter City Centre have been taking action to reduce shoplifting offences at this busy time of year for retailers.

One of the tactics used is for plain clothes officers to mingle with Christmas shoppers and look out for potential thieves.

Multi partnership operations happen on a regular basis in Exeter and the latest initiative was carried out by the North, East & West Devon Neighbourhood Support Team at the request of Exeter Sector Inspector Nathan Johnson and supported by local Exeter Neighbourhood Police Teams.

Sergeant Andrew Walton, who heads...

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Edenstone and LiveWest start work on £30million housing scheme in Exeter

Cranbrook celebrates landmark milestone with the opening of Morrisons supermarket

Former top cop rows Atlantic for FORCE

Hospiscare Men's Walk 2025

Inspirational Deaf Academy student to be honoured on national hero TV show

Congratulations to the University of Exeter’s winter graduates

Exmouth’s newest retirement community officially opens its doors

Local community network secures £1m to address ‘the issues that matter most’ to Isles of Scilly communities

New Leader for Citizens Advice Exeter

Exeter Church gives hampers to people in real need during Cost of Living Crisis

Police step up efforts to tackle shoplifting in Exeter in the run up to Christmas

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